Modular Stackable Stickers Decals

ABSTRACT

The invention is a collection of stickers elements which can be stacked one on top of the other to create an illustrative characteristic of an individual humanistic shape (“avatar”, “icon” or “figure”). The invention is comprised of a thick vinyl with an adhesive underside and a printed image on the topside, which combine through stacking to create various individual humanistic avatar figures. Sticker material, shapes, colors, and designs allows for printed top layers to be removed from the base layer and be replaced with different sticker designs and styles. The invention can be used on any smooth flat surface. The invention&#39;s customizable components includes: (a) a central body or humanoid shape in various distinct skin tones, in three facial shape choices (“oval,” “square,” and “round,”), (b) a hair accessory in a variety of distinct styles and colors, (c) and a clothing/apparel accessory, to represent a multitude of skin tones, gender identities, ethnicities, beliefs, styles, and individual preferences without exclusion.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

The purpose of the invention is to provide representation in our modern-day global society. The invention can act as representation for the underrepresented groups, such as but not limited to ethnic groups, gender groups, etc. of the population by various customizable image options that can be stacked to represent individuality and diversity in the form of a sticker “avatar” or “icon”. The various “sticker elements” when stacked can create a unique identity.

1. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The printed, produced, illustrated or decoration (hereinafter referred to as “artwork”), and the invention (hereinafter referred to as “sticker element(s)”) is “artwork” printed on paper, plastic, vinyl, or other material with high tack adhesive/glue on one side, with a removable paper backing as shown in (FIG. 4) are independently created. “Sticker elements” are individual detachable elements that one can stack on top of another as shown in (FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 9, FIG. 10 and FIG. 11) and each “sticker element” includes “artwork” unique to that “sticker element”. This allows the “sticker elements” to be customized, changed, removed, and replaced.

The invention uses a sequence of sticker elements stacked on top of one another to create a “sticker unit”. A basic “sticker unit” is comprised of (a) a front elevation view base body or humanoid avatar shape, in various distinct skin tones and three shape choices (“oval,” “square,” and “round,”) as shown in (FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 3), (b) a hair accessory in a variety of distinct styles, colors and materials, and (c) a clothing/apparel accessory as shown in (FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 8, FIG. 10, FIG. 11, and FIG. 12). A minimum “sticker unit” includes all the above-mentioned “sticker elements”, and comes in four different sizes (“large”, “medium”, “small”, and “extra small”) (FIG. 13) that may be attached on different objects, devices, etc.

2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

In the drawings, which form a part of this specification,

FIG. 1 Is an front elevation view of a sticker element, cut into a unique shape. The custom “oval” shape referenced.

-   -   (1) Is the non-adhesive avatar.     -   (2) Shows earlobe.     -   (3) Shows the soft-rounded jaw line.     -   (4) Shows the collarbone.     -   (5) Shows the copyright and patent rights.

FIG. 2 Is the straight-on plain, frontal view of a sticker element, cut into a unique shape. The custom “square” shape is referenced.

-   -   (1) Is the non-adhesive avatar.     -   (2) Shows earlobe.     -   (3) Shows angled jaw line with minimal curves.     -   (4) Shows the collarbone.     -   (5) Shows the copyright and patent rights.

FIG. 3 Is the straight-on plain, frontal view of a sticker element, cut into a unique shape. The custom “round” shape is referenced.

-   -   (1) Is the non-adhesive avatar.     -   (2) Shows earlobe.     -   (3) Is a layer of subcutaneous tissue around the neck that sags         down creating the appearance of a second chin.     -   (4) Shows the collarbone.     -   (5) Shows the copyright and patent rights.

FIG. 4 Is the partially exploded perspective view of a sticker element. The artwork can be detached from the non-adhesive paper backing to be adhered on a surface.

-   -   (6) Is the non-adhesive artwork.     -   (7) Is the high tack adhesive backing.     -   (8) Is the un-ornamented, non-adhesive sturdy peelable release         liner or paper backing layer underneath the artwork.

FIG. 5 (9, 10 and 11) exemplifies the perspective of three a sticker elements, or a sticker unit, stacked on a flat surface.

-   -   (12) Is the representation of a flat surface.

FIG. 6 (9 a, 10 a and 11 a) Is the perspective exploded view of a sticker unit in a stacking sequence.

FIG. 7 (13, 14 and 15) Is a front elevation view perspective, partially exploded view of a sticker unit, with a hair accessory sticker, and a clothing accessory sticker.

FIG. 8 (13 a, 14 a, and 15 a) exemplifies the front elevation view of artwork, placed on the mobile device, to create a sticker unit.

-   -   (16) Is the representation of a mobile device, but the invention         may be placed on different devices and objects.

FIG. 9 (17, 18, 19, 20, and 21) exemplifies the perspective of four sticker elements, or a sticker unit, stacked on a flat surface.

-   -   (21) Is the representation of a flat surface.

FIG. 10 (17 a, 18 a, 19 a, and 20 a) Is a front elevation view perspective, partially exploded view of a sticker unit, with a bottom hair accessory sticker, a top hair accessory sticker, and a clothing accessory sticker.

FIG. 11 (11, 23, 24, and 25) Is the perspective exploded view of four stickers in a stacking sequence.

FIG. 12 (11 a, 23 a, 24 a, 25 a, and 26) exemplifies the front elevation view of artwork, placed on the mobile device, to create a sticker unit.

-   -   (26) Is the representation of a mobile device, but the invention         may be placed on different devices and objects.

FIG. 13 Is an embodiment of the four different sizes of the artwork.

-   -   (27) Is the large size.     -   (28) Is the medium size.     -   (29) Is the small size.     -   (30) Is the extra small size.

REFERENCES 

What is claimed is:
 1. The sticker elements are two-dimensional stickers, comprising as depicted in FIG. 4
 1. A printed top surface layer;
 2. A high tack adhesive layer;
 3. An un-ornamented, non-adhesive sturdy peelable release liner or paper backing layer underneath the artwork; and
 4. Composed of materials such as printed paper, plastic, vinyl, PVC or other material, cut into different shapes and sizes, varying widely in color and design; and
 5. Maintaining the ability to stack directly on top of one other to form an image or icon comprised of stacked or layered stickers that can be removed and replaced with other customizable multi-stackable stickers of different printed designs; and
 6. Consisting of an avatar/humanoid base sticker including a copyright inscription printed at the perimeter bottom of the avatar sticker.
 2. The sticker element in (claim 1) can be combined in multiples to sticker elements to create a sticker unit (FIG. 5 through 12), comprising:
 1. An avatar comprised of a head, neck and upper torso with facial characteristics limited to ears and a chin, each representing non-exclusive gender identity, and consisting of three unique frontal view body shapes defined as oval, square and round, the features of each head and torso to form a unique humanistic body shape symbolizing different body types, skeletal structures, and distribution of muscle and fat as depicted in FIG. 1 through 3;
 2. And any accessory stickers including hair, apparel/garment and fashion accessories are stacked or layered to create an illustrative characteristic of an individual humanistic shape, avatar, icon or figure; and each unit includes four (4) unique sizes which are defined as large, square, small and extra small as depicted in FIG. 5 through
 10. 3. The sticker elements will be printed with designs using various colors, representing multicultural, multi-racial, ethnic, and diverse characteristics, comprising;
 1. avatar stickers designs will vary; and hair accessory stickers representing hairstyles which will vary in different shapes, sizes, textures, lengths, and colors that resemble different hairstyles and hair textures from different cultures and ethnicities; and accessory and apparel stickers representing different cultures and beliefs.
 4. Each avatar customizable multi-stackable sticker will be made of thick, decal-grade vinyl;
 1. Any stickers portraying apparel, garments, hairstyles and fashion accessories will range from the following materials listed in (claim 1);
 2. Each sticker can be released from the release liner by peeling the corner to release the printed top surface layer and a back adhesive layer from the release liner/backing layer, at which point the release liner/backing layer can be discarded;
 3. The stickers can be placed in sequence based on personal preference on the desired surface so long as the surface is clean, smooth and flat such as windows, electronic devices, notebooks, water bottles, etc.;
 4. Each sticker can be applied in the desired sequence using a small amount of pressure around the edges while smoothing away any bubbles, ensuring the adhesive is strong enough to hold to the object;
 5. The accessory or layered stickers can be assembled in the same fashion over the top of the previously applied sticker, stacking the stickers while applying a small amount of pressure ensuring the stacked sticker layers are bonded but allowing them to be removed although removal can sometimes cause damage to the printed layer below the removed sticker.
 5. The sticker elements can be layered, assembled, and stacked as many times as necessary to achieve the desired, customized and individual design and greater customization are available through additional fashion accessory stickers that can be added to the avatar to create a distinctive and unique personal sticker unit. 